Loyalty to your bank or mortgage lender could be costing you tens of thousands of dollars over time, which has led to calls for homeowners suffering cost-of-living pressures to seek better deals as home loan interest rates continue climbing. ...more
If you want to be homeowner, it’s time to stop thinking like a first home buyer . That means you need to shift your focus from waiting for prices to bottom to actually getting a foot on the rung of the property ladder. Here’s why... ...more
The benefits of buying or renting property differs for everyone. It will depend on your location and personal situation. Read on to find out what could possibly be the better option for you. ...more
If you’re thinking of selling your home, then you may already have an agent or be familiar enough with those in your local area to choose one. However, that may not always be the case – too much time may have passed since you last interacted with age ...more
Dads are typically the most difficult family member to buy a gift for. They either have everything their hearts desire or are quite content with their lot. Let’s be honest, novelty socks, humorous ties and state of the art golf balls have done their ...more
The end of each financial year serves as a good reminder for ensuring an investment property portfolio and strategy is performing to full potential. ...more
Our clients are more and more online based and as such a new negotiating tool has been implemented by First National Westwood in the form of an online Auction system called Openn Negotiation. ...more
Your home has never looked so good – the windows are washed, hedges are trimmed, and you have got the interior looking like it just jumped out of the pages of a magazine. But how do you let the world know your beloved piece of paradise could be their ...more
The state of the real estate market is often a hot topic around the dinner table or barbecue. Is it a strong market? Is it quiet? How can you tell when there’s a change around the corner? It’s the source of much speculation, but when you consider tha ...more
When it comes to buying your first property, some of the decisions are out of your hands, thanks to the housing market, the economy and whoever decides to lend you whatever sum of money they choose. So should First hoe buyers go for a house or an apa ...more
When the time comes for you to move into a new home that's suitable for the whole family, you will need to look at some features you might not have considered in the past. From local schools to open spaces, your real estate priorities may have change ...more
